6 caramelized leek and soup with Recipes

leeks (white and pale green parts only; about 2 bunches), unsalted butter, sugar, vermouth, chicken broth, garnish: 4 tsp finely sliced fresh chives, raclette cheese toasts

butter, leeks, white and light green parts only, finely sliced, brown sugar, sliced mushrooms, chopped fresh thyme, salt and freshly ground black pepper, brandy , cognac or sherry, chicken or vegetable stock, croutons, baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes , about 2 cups, butter, melted, shredded sharp , hard cheese

peeled, seeded butternut squash, yukon gold potatoes, peeled, carrots, peeled, parsnips, peeled, garlic cloves, peeled, olive oil, divided, kosher salt, divided, freshly ground black pepper, divided, ground turkey (not breast only), fennel seeds, egg, lightly beaten, leeks, cut into 1/4-in. slices and rinsed, head fennel, cut into 1/4-in. slices (reserve feathery fronds for garnish ), reduced-sodium or homemade chicken broth

butter, leeks, white and light green parts only, finely sliced, brown sugar, sliced mushrooms, chopped fresh thyme, salt & freshly ground black pepper, brandy , cognac or 2 tbsp sherry wine, chicken stock (preferably low sodium ) or 6 cups vegetable stock (preferably low sodium), baguette, cut into 1/2-inch cubes , about 2 cups, butter, melted, hard sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded